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I keep a colony in a bare bottom 20g species tank with java moss on the bottom and Wysteria floating on the surface with the roots hanging down. They spawn in the Java Moss and sometmes on the wysteria roots. I leave the eggs in the tank to hatch.
The dominant male is aggressive towards other males
I have used both a sponge filter and a HOB. They like moving water but not turbulant flow.
They do well in the hardHouston lace> water (200 dh) with temperature in the high 70s and a wide range of pH
Do frequent water changes & avoid overfeeding
Killifish
Common Name:
'LAFIA GOLD'
Scientific Name:
Fundulopanchax gardneri
Description:
Male yellow with red spots
Female yellow with no spots
Size about 2 inches
Female yellow with no spots
Size about 2 inches
Origin:
Africa
Max Size:
2 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
1 gallon
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
more than one year
Temperature Range (F):
74 - 78f
pH:
6.5 - 7.2
Hardness (dH):
any
Diet:
Carnivore
Additional Diet Information:
They accept a variety of high protein foods, flake, pellet, frozen and live.
Gender Difference:
Dimorphic
Male yellow with red spots
Female yellow with no spots
Female yellow with no spots
Breeding:
Egg Layer
They lay their eggs on the plants in the species tank and hatch in 3 weeks. The larger fish in the colony tolerate the fry which do fine on infusoria, bbs & daphnia. The fry will be sexable in 8 weeks and spawn in 12
Temperament/Social Behavior:
- Peaceful, Active, Will eat smaller fish
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Availability:
Rarely Seen
Additional Information or Photos
I keep a colony in a bare bottom 20g species tank with java moss on the bottom and Wysteria floating on the surface with the roots hanging down. They spawn in the Java Moss and sometmes on the wysteria roots. I leave the eggs in the tank to hatch.The dominant male is aggressive towards other males
I have used both a sponge filter and a HOB. They like moving water but not turbulant flow.
They do well in the hard
Do frequent water changes & avoid overfeeding